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Suzuki Dl650 al2 vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Suzuki Dl650 al2
89%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Dl650 al2 (89%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Dl650 al2 Suzuki Vitara
MOT pass rate 89% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 11% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.6 ✓ 1.8
Dangerous-fault share 4% 2% ✓
Average mileage 37,012 mi 72,554 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 4 108,056

Most common faults

Suzuki Dl650 al2

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
  3. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
  4. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
  6. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight spots (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suzuki Vitara

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fuel pipe/s corroded
  4. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Oil leak

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Dl650 al2 (89%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Dl650 al2 report Full Suzuki Vitara report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.